How many contractions a day is normal?

Uterine contraction is a physiological phenomenon that women can feel very clearly, because uterine contraction mainly refers to the contraction of the uterus. When uterine contractions occur, normal uterine contractions are a sign of the baby's normal growth in the mother's belly. However, some uterine contractions also represent symptoms of threatened miscarriage, so how many uterine contractions a day is considered normal for a normal pregnant woman?

1. If you have several contractions a day, you are about to give birth

The onset of labor is marked by regular and gradually increasing uterine contractions that last for 30 seconds or more, with an interval of 5-6 minutes, accompanied by progressive effacement of the cervical canal, dilation of the cervix, and descent of the fetal presenting part. Sedatives cannot suppress labor. If you have 20 contractions a day, you won't give birth in a short time.

2. Signs of an upcoming birth

1. Uterine contractions become stronger. Before the second child was born, the contractions became every 2 to 3 minutes, each lasting 30-40 seconds. In the late stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers with two children will feel their abdomen tightening and hardening whether they are standing, sitting or walking, and may feel lower back pain or abdominal pain, which are often manifestations of discomfort caused by uterine contractions. Before the birth of the second child, the expectant mother may feel an increase in the frequency of uterine contractions. If you find that the frequency of uterine contractions becomes once every 10 minutes, you can go to the hospital to wait for delivery.

2. Increased urge to defecate. Expectant mothers with two children will go to the toilet frequently in the late stages of pregnancy. This is mainly because the fetal head extends into the pelvis, causing pressure on the bladder and rectum near the uterus, stimulating an increased urge to defecate and urinate. Therefore, the increase in the urge to defecate is also a major sign before the birth of the second child.

3. The fundus of the uterus is lowered. In the two weeks before the second child is due, the expectant mother's uterine fundus will drop. During this period, fetal movements are less than before. Expectant mothers may feel lower abdominal distension, back pain, leg pain and increased vaginal discharge, which are mainly prenatal signs caused by the fetus entering the pelvis.

4. Seeing blood. Within 24 hours before the birth of the second child, most expectant mothers will have bloody vaginal discharge, commonly known as "seeing blood". The amount is usually less than normal menstruation. If it exceeds the menstrual amount, it is abnormal.

5. Water breaking. Before the second child is delivered, due to the increased contractions of the uterus and the increased pressure in the uterine cavity, the amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac flows out, which is called "water breaking". Delivery usually occurs soon after the water breaks. At this time, the expectant mother should avoid standing upright or sitting up to prevent the umbilical cord from falling out. She should immediately lie flat and go to the hospital as soon as possible accompanied by her family to prepare for delivery.

This article introduces how many times a day the uterine contractions will indicate the onset of labor, and also introduces the signs of labor. As a pregnant woman, it is best for you to have an understanding of the contents of this article, so that you can pay special attention to changes in your body in the late pregnancy. Once signs of labor appear, you will know in time that you need to go to the hospital to give birth.